50 Best American Restaurants near Darlington

“Great food. Great Staff. Beautifully remodeled older home.“

“I drove past this place for months thinking it would probably be pretty decent. When I finally stopped there for lunch, OMG... blown away! Everything I'd hoped it would be and more! Now I can't drive past WITHOUT stopping. Want to try everything on the menu! Just don't make the mistake I made the first time... make sure you have cash. No credit or debit accepted. HIGHLY recommend everyone giving this little diner a try!“

“The BEST grilled chicken salad I’ve ever had!! Sweet employees and fast service ❤️“

“Absolutely the best grilled liver and onions. My first time there but it will definitely not be my last. Food was great, service was great and the prices very reasonable.“

“Had the best burger I've ever had in my life last week! So good!😋“

“Very fast service, and they made me chile, even though they were out of it. Awesome as always! 5 Stars!“

“Awesome group with strong techniques and a great teaching approach. You can tell they care about growing the BBQ community and supporting fellow competitors.“

“I recommend Town Hall to anyone and everyone. The front of the house staff are always courteous, knowledgeable of the menu, and very helpful when trying to make a decision. Having some back of the house experience I am a bit partial. Chef Ryan is hands down one of the best people and his work reflects that. He has a solid crew back there with him. Matt and Thomas handled most of our meal Saturday and it was fantastic. I will be back!“

“We ate there for the first time tonight. The whole menu looked amazing. We both got the pecan chicken sandwich which was delicious. The staff is very friendly and attentive and the decor is bright and welcoming. It was a great experience and we look forward to going back again.“

“Food was absolutely Great ! We will be back !“

“I'm terrible with names, but I wanted to say awesome job by the staff tonight. It all started with the text message from Ms. Rhonda, very warm and welcoming. Her spirit in person is the same. Next our waiter Evan was awesome. Full of personality and didn't mind making sure our meal was what we needed it to be. Now for the MOD (manager on duty). I think her name was Shavonne. She was awesome. She came to our table and made sure we had everything we needed. I also watched her to do this with all tables. I LOVE the new setup and will definitely put Victor's in my rotation for date night.“

“Andrena, KB, MiMi, Jeremiah and Martha-Grace are absolutely AMAZING! The food and service are top tier!!! Make sure you get KB to make your mimosa’s!!! 😊 I can’t wait to bring all my friends for brunch and pitchers!! Thanks sooooo much Andrena for running your establishment professionally and efficiently! Your staff reflects your business acumen! Bianca P.-Favorite Insurance Lady💜“

“Great restaurant, kind of crowded and tables are close together but other than that, it was great. Friendly service and staff. Food was perfect and hot! Wish there was a little bit more wiggle room. Atmosphere was warm and inviting. I would give them 5 stars except it was just a tad bit snug as far as seating. I would definitely go back.“

“Stopped in with family and friends after a softball tournament in Darlington. From the fries and bang bang shrimp to the oyster Po boy to the loaded grits as a side it was all great. The customer service matched the quality of the food and was a pleasure to eat there.“

“I had to go to Florence and was craving a homemade burger and this place did not disappoint, cheeseburger combo was delicious!! Nicest staff from the front to the back snd treated me so kindly! I will be back!!“

“I had an amazing experience at Ruby Tuesday! The food was absolutely delicious! Our server, Tegan, was so kind, friendly, and attentive. She made the whole experience even better with her wonderful attitude and great service. It’s always nice to be treated so well when dining out. I highly recommend Ruby Tuesday! Thank you, Tegan, for making our visit so great! ❤“

“I’m not sure what to say. We were on our way back from Florida and my wife saw Shoney’s and wanted to go for the nostalgia. We got here at like 4pm on a Saturday and there was not 1 car in the parking lot. We figured there had to be at least 1 employee with a car or something. The sign said OPEN, but we didn’t know if they were or not. We parked and I went inside to check and believe it or not there was like 5-6 people working in the kitchen. So I told everyone to come inside. Of course we were seated quickly because we were the only ones in the restaurant. But our server was great and very hospitable. The food came out fresh and hot. The food quality was great, even for a 1 sheet double sided menu.

Part way through our dinner my wife noticed a red passenger van roll up to the front door and like 5 people left the kitchen and walked out and got into the van. We don’t know if it was a halfway house or what, but that explains most of the employees not driving. But we still had at least 4 employees and still no cars.

The strangest thing we have ever seen at a restaurant. But honestly the food was good and the service was great. It made for interesting conversation during dinner and the rest of the drive back to NC.“

“Food was very good! Service was excellent!
Very inexpensive with a large amount of food.
I had the beef mangolian with the white rice, my cousin had the chicken and waffles, her homegirl had the hamburger steak... everything was delicious.
Will go back“

“I came for the first time on March 7, 2026. My friend and I weren’t sure how everything worked there so we took a seat but didn’t get any service. We decided to try sitting at the bar once a spot became available. The wonderful bar manager, Cal, made the experience amazing! I had my first ever Espresso Martini and it was like love in a glass! Cal was also able to accommodate my friends citrus allergy and she also loved her drink as well. The calamari was great too!“

“I wanted to let everyone at this Cracker Barrel location that we had a very good experience. Food was good, service was good and personnel good. With all the complaints that some establishments get ; I wanted to thank everyone at this location for a very pleasant experience. Keep up the good work.“

“When we needed a hearty breakfast at 6 in the morning before a 8-hour drive up I95, this Waffle House delivered. Food was quickly served by the friendliest waitress just beginning her shift.“

“Food is always hot and fresh they cook a lot of comfort foods and the staff is very friendly“

“awsome food great service“

“I ordered the 5 pc wings with the BBQ on them. They were amazingily good. Although, the maccaronii i didnt like so much. My Boyfriend ordered the Tenders and biscuit. The Blueberry biscuit, which was the best i ever had. It was soft in the inside and the flavor was incredible. The service was good. It was my first experience there. Highly recommend.“

“The absolute best food I’ve had in a very long time!!! The potato salad is amazing as well as the deviled eggs!!! Wholly smokes!!!!“

“Arrived for a late lunch and enjoyed a fantastic meal here on the very pleasant patio. Be sure to try the peas and rice!! Donna was the perfect server and stayed attentive and friendly. My husband really enjoyed his choice of porter as well. Eating local is a must for our travels and Southern Hops did not disappoint! Thank you!!“

“You really can not go wrong with anything on the menu. The onion rings are amazing. I tend to pick my mom up dinner once a week from here. She absolutely loves their onion rings and steak sandwich. I've been going since I was young and they never, ever disappoint.“

“Delicious breakfast !!!!!!!!!“

“Driving back from Hilton head to Chapel Hill. This is exactly the halfway point off of 95. Took a shot in the dark and stopped at this place ….was absolutely delicious! Place is clean and great service. Very fresh and super tasty like homemade! We were a little hesitant before we came in because the parking lot was empty and no one was here but we did come at 4 PM so it’s right after lunch and before dinner. Now that we are here, more people have arrived.. This will be our goto When we are driving halfway between home and vacation. Great Find!!“

“Great food with great friendly service!! Highly recommend going there!“

“This past weekend I used Cibo’s to cater a family dinner for 15 people. I asked for chicken fettuccine Alfredo which wasn’t on their catering menu (at least that I could find) as requested by my 6 year old birthday girl and they gladly stated they could make it. They provided salad, bread, tea, plates, utensils, napkins and even walked everything to my car and loaded it for me. The food was praised by everyone and there was leftovers for us to enjoy for lunch the next day. The ordering process and experience was top notch. I will absolutely be ordering their catering service for large parties in the future. The food was absolutely delicious. The easiest experience ever. After a long day of playing in the sun, it was wonderful not to have to think about making dinner and take that time away from spending with my family. Thank you!!“

“Anybody ever thought of a bigger floor plan. More tables, more money, less wait time. Make people that are alone sit at the bar.“

“Our waiter Justice at the Florence Restaurant was an exceptionally great, help to us. He was a great server and an asset to the store. We will come back and look for him to wait on us again.“

“My first time there and I enjoyed everything. Food was great!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“First time here with my fiance . I can confidently say , this won’t be the last . I saw that they were advertising this scrumptious chicken sandwich and I just knew I had to try it . We have 1,000 chicken places in Florence but this was by far , the best sandwich I had in years !!!! My fiance had the wings and he is obsessed with, even order extra to take to work the next day (probably to brag to his co workers about how good they were ). He loved the beer that was recommended (some orange creamsicle tasting beer lol) & the environment was very nice , clean , friendly & it was 1,001 degrees outside but felt so good inside . I love the food & will definitely be back (probably today) lol“

“Great service & food every-time!!!“

“Always liked HH, my grandchildren love to go there. Has a homey atmosphere ‼️“

“Hands down probably the best waffle house on I-95 in north or South Carolina! I am a truck driver and I have been to quite a few. The service and the staff and the cleanliness was awesome, but I always hit this one when running between the Carolinas and Florida.“

“This review is my nostalgic memories of 1974, 75, 76, 77. We lived around the bend on King Ave. I taught at the 6th grade center across the street and Ron taught at FMC. We loved our life there and still have dear friends in town though we moved back to Florida in 1995. BEST HOT DOGS IN TOWN!“

“Just GO!!..The food is amazing!..The owner is Too Tier‼️ The restaurant is just so nice and pleasing.Don’t take my word..Did I mention the drinks 🍹!“

“Always have good food and great service at the Fitzgerald Huddle House. Friendly and efficient service from Sherry always. Thank you for your service.“

“Great for hosting large families 20+. Service was top notch for our father’s outing. From the moment we walked in at our reserved time. Did not have to wait for are to be set was ready for us to enter. This is our 2nd time having our father’s monthly outing at Quincey’s. We will definitely be back. Hostess Demetria you were on point, greatly appreciated. Singletary Family 10/25/2025“

“Tanya is the best waitress in the world and she’s also the funniest waitress in the world but best of all Tanya also sounds like Hannah Montana!“

“I love ❤️ their Chicken Sdw. They are delicious!“

“from the first time I have been to now this place has amazed me in every aspect of food service... the taste is amazing the portions is more then expected the timing is unmatched and the people are the nicest ....I suggest them to any and everyone .“

“My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at Redbone Alley in Florence, SC. The setting of the two-story restaurant is a unique experience, imitating the beautiful streets of Charleston atmosphere inside the restaurant. The menu is varied and the chef was able to accommodate my dietary restrictions with wonderful substitutions. Skylar, our server, was so attentive. She even snapped a photo for us. All the staff was friendly, the food (I had the Bronzed Chicken and my husband had the shrimp plate with slaw and homemade chips) was delicious! Highly recommend and they'll definitely be seeing us again.“

“Great food, my server Joseph was great. The manager Eric Williams walked through several times and asked was everything ok. Great place to eat with family and friends. Great service and will go back real soon“

“Today August 22,2026went there to eat and take out food. My experience was awesome. Miss Nikki,Miss Bobbie and the 2 ladies in the back were so kind and helpful to me. I would highly recommend Rogers to everyone,these ladies go above and beyond to help the customers!! Thank you Miss Nikki,Miss Bobbie and the other ladies for making my experience a GREAT time!! I will be back!!!!“

“This place blew us away with the quality of the food. We were down for a day trip to Florence and wanted something other than typical chain restaurant food so we found this place and decided to try it. Best decision ever! Their bbq is banging and their burgers kept the dinner table quite as the whole crew were too busy eating! This is our new place to grab lunch or dinner when in town.“

“I was so excited to find one! It was very clean and comfortable atmosphere. The variety and quality was top notch!! Would definitely go again!!!!!“